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Go Cruelty Free with Lily Cole & The Body Shop #Giveaway

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Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

True Story: When informed about The Body Shop’s newest limited edition make-up range, “Cruelty Free Make-Up” – and their newest spokesperson, Lily Cole… I had to Google “Lily Cole”.

Turns out, Lily Cole is this massively popular supermodel, actor and activist. Note to self: put down In Touch and pick up InStyle. Listed by Vogue Paris as one of the top 30 models of the 2000s… the girl is on fire.

And so it comes as no surprise that she has collaborated with The Body Shop to create Cruelty Free Make-Up – never tested on animals, and with no animal products whatsoever – the shades are perfect for summer days, and right into fall nights. I had a chance to preview some of the hottest products from the new line:

 1. Pearl Radiance Primer, $22
“These radiant, light-diffusing pearls give skin a pure radiance. Use them before you use your foundation or just on its own. In just one step, your skin is hydrated and your complexion perfected.” Tried the primer on two separate occasions and witnessed a definite improvement to my skin’s luminosity. A bit pricey at $22, but worth the indulgence.

2. Mini Hi-Shine Lip Treatment, $5
“Available in Go P ink, Go Wild, Go P lay and Go Naked, our super shiny gloss can be applied straight to your lips for super sexy, hi-gloss lips. With a fun and fruity flavour, this wet-look gloss is set to be a hit.” High shine that lasts for hours. Currently in my rotation of favourite lip glosses.

3. Liquid Eyeliner, $15
“Our brightest, most dramatic violet yet! Smudge proof and easy to apply, our fine tipped felt applicator delivers a vision in violet exactly where you want it.” Love the departure from predicable black. The deep violet makes my hazel eyes go POP, and application is smooth and precise. Definitely a shade fit for a rock star… or, er, a supermodel, actor and activist.

4. Lip & Cheek Dome, $10
“A creamy gel in an easy-to-use, innovative dome format can be applied directly onto cheeks or onto lips. Available in Pinch Me Pink and Crazy For Coral.” I received the product in Pink Me Pink – and as you can see from the photo above, it’s one of the purest, sweetest pinks I’ve ever seen. A bit too “candy” for my deep olive skin tone, but no doubt stunning on lighter, cooler complexions.

5. Shimmer Cubes, $22
“Pick one, two or more shades to blend and create your own look. Shimmer Cubes come in a range of iridescent pinks and lilacs. Think Pink, Live Lilac, Go Violet and Tint It Pink. Crease resistant and suitable for contact lens wearers.” High on shimmer but very low on pigment – after repeated attempts at swatching two of the shades, they just appeared (see above photo). Hence, I’d recommend a damp brush or using the shimmer cubes as highlight only; they really don’t pack enough punch for a dramatic look.

Overall the collection is pretty, romantic and über girly. I’m a huge fan of the Pearl Radiance Primer, Hi-Shine Lip Treatments and Liquid Eyeliner – but would pass on the Shimmer Cubes. Hurry! Cruelty Free Make-Up is in stores for a limited time.

WIN IT!!!

This summer, go cruelty-free with Lily Cole and The Body Shop! One lucky reader will win an amazing gift basket valued at more than $100 filled with Cruelty Free Make-Up. With ultra-expressive colours, shimmering looks and super soft giant puffs for perfect application every time, being cruelty-free has never been so glamorous!

To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck!

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  1. Pearl Radiance Primer would have to be my favorite because I think it would make my skin glow and I’m all for that!

  8. Oh I love the body shop! Definitely my go to for all body and make up. What a great giveaway.

  9. I like the Lip & Cheek Dome the best. It serves 2 purposes in one package and you get the exact match for your cheeks and lips.

  13. I would definitely go for the* violet eye liner *as m crazy about bright eye popping liners<3~!And since t is smudge proof that is a double whammy:P~!

  14. Pearl Radiance Primer because I like a product that makes my skin look better
    thanks
    flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

  16. I love the liquid eyeliner, I like trying new colors, and it sounds like it would make my eyes pop!

  26. It may be the least expensive, but I love lip gloss. It is the only way to feel a bit feminine in a not-at-all feminine job.
    (entered as Jennifer)

  27. My fave would be Mini Hi-Shine Lip Treatment, because I dont usually wear alot of makeup- but gloss is important

  28. I love the lip and cheek dome because I am a big fan of 2-in-1 beauty products! Cute packaging too.

  30. I’d love to try the liquid eyeliner. I’ve always used pencil, but I think the pen format and the colour are interesting!

  33. The liquid eyeliner would be the one I would love to try, that is what we used when I was a teenager and I loved the way it looked, it had a more dramatic exotic look .I would love all of these for my teenage daughter

  35. I like the Pearl Radiance Primer I like the healthy look and need all the help I can get!

  36. I’d pick the Pearl Radiance Primer for a radiant glow since my skin has been looking quite dull lately.

  40. I’d most like to try the Lip and Cheek Dome. It’s handy that you can use it both on your lips and cheeks. Very versative.
    rafflecopter name: Lisa K

  45. I would love to try the primer or the lip and cheek dome! :) The primer sounds nice, I’m always looking for something light to wear in place of heavy cover-up.

  46. Ou! These look BEAUTIFUL! I would love to get the Pearl Radiance Primer, BUT I think my top choice would be the lip and cheek dome! A bit of cheek and lip colour makes all the difference :)

  57. The Liquid Eyeliner sounds the best for me,as I dont really wear the other stuff! :) But my neice would love all of this for sure!

    ksceviour at hotmail dot com

  58. I’m most interested in the Mini Hi-Shine Lip Treatment. I love lip gloss and don’t leave home without it and I love super shiny gloss.

  65. Lip & Cheek Dome because it would be perfect for my skin tone and because it is a 2 in 1 I save space in my purse too

  68. Well, it’s not for me. So I’m saying the lip treatment because I love it when my wife’s lips shine :-)

  69. I’d love to try the liquid eyeliner in violet. I’ve never used a different colour other than black or dark brown.
    Thanks.

  77. These all look amazing!! The shimmer cubes look like so much fun, would absolutely love to give those a try! :)

  79. Pearl Radiance Primer is my fav pick as it looks so cool. I like how you witnessed a definite improvement to your skin’s luminosity.

  83. Hello Lena, Thank you for the contest. I would choose the primer. I always use a primer before applying foundation because it my face a flawless finish.

  85. Mini Hi-Shine Lip Treatment because I LOVE lip gloss (my favourite beauty product, the ONE that I am NEVER without)

  88. I love the Body shop but the store that used to be in town closed.
    I haven’t used their products for a long time. it’d be awesome to try their makeup line!

  95. Liquid eyeliner. I don’t wear a lot of makeup but liquid eyeliner and mascara are staples in my house

  100. I would love to have another shimmer cube. I had one a few years ago & it was awesome for highlighting cheekbones. BONUS – you can swipe your finger across & then apply over a light coating of clear lip balm to give your lips a hint of shimmery shine :)

  102. The Pearl Radiance Primer! I’ve tried a couple of other pricier primers and they definitely did not leave my skin feeling hydrated. Would definitely try this one out.

  108. I would like to try Liquid Eyeliner ..violet colour, smudge proof ..what more could a girl ask for !

  112. The Pearl Primer looks amazing! Would love to give that a try, it reminds me of the Guerlain one I purchased for probably 4X the price!

  119. I’d love to try the Mini Hi-Shine Lip Treatment. I love Lip glosses and I love that this one is a high shine.

  123. I love the primer. Never tried this one, but in my experience primer’s never fail to improve the texture and appearance of the skin.

  131. I like the primer because I need something like this! AND the best is it’s Cruelty-Free! YAY!

  141. I like the Lip and Cheek Dome because if I wear makeup at all, these are the two areas I concentrate on.

  148. The pearl radiance primer sounds intriguing to me. I love the Cruelty Free aspect of it. I have been trying to switch all my stuff to nonanimal tested.

  151. I;d like to try the Lip & Cheek Dome in crazy for coral…I’d like the pink me pink too! I love a great blush especially on my fair skin…

  157. I would have to say the Lip Treatment I am a sucker for lip gloss and those just look like something that NEED to be in my purse :)

  165. I would love to try the lip & cheek dome as I love the simplicity of one product doing double duty and the colour would be great for my fair skintone.

  166. I would love the lip treatment because it is the one item of makeup I must have …lip stuff! Thanks for this chance to win :)

  174. The shimmer cubes look awesome! I love that you can pick the colors you want to create your own palette and the colors look really subtle and pretty

  182. The Pearl Radiance Primer is divine. Hands down the best primer that I have ever tried. I use it on days when I don’t feel like wearing makeup. It even outs skin tone and feels wonderful. On make up wearing days I use it before I put on foundation and it leaves a satiny finish to your face;

  183. The Pearl Radiance Primer. I already use this item and just adore it. I’m a big primer fan. At first I was skeptical of them, but once I used the Body Shop’s version, well, I was sold. My skin feels and looks amazing.

  187. My 14 yo daughter would love this, what a treat that would be for her!
    Thanks for the great contests Lena.

  194. My favourite pick from the collection is Lip & Cheek Dome. I could definitely see myself using both shades. If I’m only going to wear one make-up product, I usually go for blush because I love emphasizing my cheeks. I tend to go for pink in the spring and summer and peach in the fall and winter. I love the multi-purpose aspect of it.

  199. I think I’d really like to try the primer – I’ve seen similar products before (with the mini balls) but never picked one up before!

  203. Hi, I’m Dawn, I am an animal rights activist, as well as a vegan. I get really excited when I find cruelty free products…I am so happy that there are good company’s out there who aren’t willing to harm an animal to make a quick buck. So on behalf of animals every where THANK YOU!!!!

    Also, your Pearl Radiance Primer looks amazing I would love to try it!!!

  205. I free like I’m rediscovering the Body Shop… They were the first lip balm and perfume I purchased (both fuzzy peach) and now I’m super excited to try out their high shine lipgloss!

  207. I would like to try the Shimmer cubes. And for experimentation on me not having a punch would be good so I don’t look like i am ready for Halloween.

  211. As a marketer, I gotta say, I love the packaging :) However, the shimmer cubes are so unique, I feel I need them in my life!

  212. Mini Hi-Shine Lip Treatment…I love lip gloss and you surely can’t go wrong with a fruity flavoured gloss!

  217. I think based on your reviews the Pearl Radiance Primer would be perfect for me because my skin needs more radiance and is dull looking so this would help it look refreshed.

  223. I LOVE the Pearl Radiance Primer, I dont think its too indulgent a price for a good primer, i need a primer bad! I dont want to spend 30+ so this one is great!

  224. Mini Hi-Shine Lip Treatment sounds great to me. I love gloss and I like that you say it will last for hours.

  228. id love the Pearl Radiance Primer it sounds wonderful.my skin has been looking so dull lately after being sick all summer and it could use some radiance

  230. I like the Primer! I like that is also doubles to keep akin hydrated. That is very important to my sensitive skin.

  234. Would love to try the lip treatment. It sounds wonderful. I love high shine lip glosses. Thanks for the opportunity.

  238. I don’t normally use primer, but your review mentioned that you noticed a visible difference both times so I’d like to give it a whirl :)

  244. I am dying to try the liquid eyeliner. I ran out of mine recently and purple is my favorite color so I would llove to try this out!

  253. I like the liquid eyeliner. It states it’s easy to use and doesn’t smude, but most of all it’s cruelty free!